Re: The Egyptian: Eddie and Selina
[Eddie gave her a steady look without all that neon green.] Thank you. [Stephanie was the one who pulled out the person under all the question marks and riddles. Before her, he was satisfied being an idea, a prop on the stage more than the sort of person who valued others, who wanted the best for them. But, she had corrupted that man, too. Their marriage had turned that side of him raw, angry and broken. It took years to heal (on his own) and he'd be damned if the blonde bat ruined all that again. Selina could see the stitches, the wounds healing. And, when she said she didn't want to rip that cut open again, he was so grateful.
He took another sip of his drink and Eddie got shuffled back into the Riddler deck. This was a shark pool and showing blood for a second made everyone turn their heads.] Why don't you give me the grand tour? [Eddie hopped off the barstool and offered his hand delicately, all manners and grace taught to him at a pretty decent price back when he was just a pup.]